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While Aurangzeb had wives and concubines, historical accounts suggest
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that his harem was smaller than that of his predecessors. It is said that he preferred
that his harem was smaller than that of his predecessors. It is said that he preferred
the company of scholars, religious figures and administrators
the company of scholars, religious figures and administrators
rather than spending excessive time in the harem.
rather than spending excessive time in the harem.
Aurangzeb's approach to the harem reflected his personal religious
Aurangzeb's approach to the harem reflected his personal religious
commitments and his efforts to project a pious image as a ruler.
commitments and his efforts to project a pious image as a ruler.
He sought to enforce strict Islamic practices in his court and throughout
He sought to enforce strict Islamic practices in his court and throughout
the empire, which influenced his outlook on various
the empire, which influenced his outlook on various
aspects of his personal life, including the harem.
aspects of his personal life, including the harem.
There is also a rumor that Aurangzeb saw the women of his harem taking a bath and enjoyed the scene with his other concubines.
There is also a rumor that Aurangzeb saw the women of his harem taking a bath and enjoyed the scene with his other concubines.
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